Accomplished illustrator and nature writer takes you on a beautiful tour of the four seasons, pointing out with great artistic and verbal skills the many mysteries of nature — from sightings of spring flowers to amazing life beneath pond ice. An entertaining and informative book for colorists of all ages. Captions.
Puzzles and brain twisters to keep your mind sharp and your memory intact are all the rage today. More and more people -- Baby Boomers and information workers in particular -- are becoming concerned about their gray matter's ability to function, and with good reason. As this sensible and entertaining guide points out, your brain is easily your most important possession. It deserves proper upkeep.
Want to know how smart you really are? Here's your chance! Join the hundreds of thousands of readers who have tried this genuine self-scoring I.Q. test—and find out your Intelligence Quotient. Test Your I.Q. is challenging, entertaining, and based on proven scientific principles. It's a fascinating way to learn how you, your family, and your friends measure up!
Natural Selections: Selfish Altruists, Honest Liars, and Other Realities of Evolution P. Barash
If we are, in part, a product of our genes, can free will exist? Incisive and engaging, this indispensable tour of evolutionary biology runs the gamut of contemporary debates, from science and religion to our place in the universe. “Barash ... brilliantly integrates science, literature, and pop culture into elegant and insightful commentaries on the most interesting and important questions of our time. A delightful read.”—Michael Shermer, author of The Science of Good and Evil “Entertaining and thought-provoking.”—Steven Pinker, author of The Blank Slate
Easy English More and more English learners at schools are discovering Spot on. Every issue features interviews with top international stars, in-depth reports on youth-related topics and insights into the lives of teens in the English-speaking world. Teachers recommend Spot on as an effective and entertaining classroom tool. There's no better way to improve your marks in the world's most popular language!
